Road trips call for great musical playlists, memorable in car photo-ops and conversations and of course, plenty of snacks to keep everyone happy! As a family of 6, when we pile everyone inside the minivan for a road trip, we want to avoid bickering, whining and grumbling bellies. Having well-balanced, healthy snacks (that are still […]
Epic California Road Trip – 5 Tips for Traveling by Car
Last spring break my family and I hit the open road on our first family road trip since adding two more to our brood! We drove from San Diego and headed to Pismo Beach first. Along the way we visited, Monterey, Lake Tahoe/Reno and Bishop. Nine years ago we took a similar road trip when […]
Prepping the Car for a Family Day Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias Living in San Diego, we don’t have to drive far to find great adventures! Our summer plans include visits to the beach, local amusement parks, museums and even a drive to the mountains for a hike. I bought […]
Kid-Friendly Road Trip Tips for Driving to Disney
“Are we there yet?” Does that sound familiar? Long road trips can be challenging for adults, let alone kids! I’m personally not a fan of being confined to my seat for long periods of time. Kids in particular can get cranky when sitting too long. Fortunately for my family, it’s only about a 90 minute drive […]